Punjab Tragic Accident: Tragic news has emerged from Tarn Taran, Punjab, where two buses—part of the ‘Chief Minister’s Pilgrimage’ (Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra) scheme—collided violently. Four people have died in the accident, and approximately 30 others are reported injured. With the assistance of people present at the scene, pilgrims trapped inside the buses were rescued, and the injured have been admitted to nearby hospitals. Upon receiving information about the incident, the local administration arrived at the site and initiated rescue operations.
When and how did the accident occur?
The severe road accident took place on National Highway 54 in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district around 4:00 PM on Saturday. According to preliminary information, one of the buses went out of control while attempting to avoid a motorcycle—crossing the divider and entering the opposite lane—where it collided head-on with another bus. The impact was so intense that the front sections of both buses were severely damaged.
Many people injured
Following this tragic accident, chaos erupted at the scene, accompanied by the cries of passengers trapped inside the buses. Upon being alerted to the incident, police and local residents reached the site and began relief and rescue operations.
